Green Giant Arborvitae

About this plant

The Green Giant Arborvitae is celebrated for its impressive stature and rapid growth, quickly establishing a dense, stately presence in any landscape. Its rich green foliage maintains its color year-round, offering consistent beauty and superior screening capabilities. Ideal for creating a natural boundary, this low-maintenance evergreen provides excellent privacy and noise reduction. Its uniform, conical shape requires minimal pruning, making it a favorite for those seeking a grand yet manageable landscape solution. Resilient and adaptable, the Green Giant Arborvitae thrives in a variety of conditions, resisting common pests and diseases. It's an investment in enduring beauty and functional elegance for your garden.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape or remove any dead or damaged branches. Fertilize annually with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.